EP4656224A2 - Breathing apparatus - Google Patents

Breathing apparatus

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Publication number
EP4656224A2
EP4656224A2 EP25199403.4A EP25199403A EP4656224A2 EP 4656224 A2 EP4656224 A2 EP 4656224A2 EP 25199403 A EP25199403 A EP 25199403A EP 4656224 A2 EP4656224 A2 EP 4656224A2
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Prior art keywords
mask frame
headgear
lateral
patient
post
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Pending
Application number
EP25199403.4A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
French (fr)
Inventor
Wen Dong Huang
Arvin San Jose Gardiola
Matthew Roger Stephenson
Toong Chuo LIM
Bruce Michael WALLS
Jeremy Owen YOUNG
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Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd
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Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd
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Publication of EP4656224A2 publication Critical patent/EP4656224A2/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
    • A61M16/0683—Holding devices therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
    • A61M16/0605—Means for improving the adaptation of the mask to the patient
    • A61M16/0616—Means for improving the adaptation of the mask to the patient with face sealing means comprising a flap or membrane projecting inwards, such that sealing increases with increasing inhalation gas pressure
    • A61M16/0622—Means for improving the adaptation of the mask to the patient with face sealing means comprising a flap or membrane projecting inwards, such that sealing increases with increasing inhalation gas pressure having an underlying cushion
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
    • A61M16/0666—Nasal cannulas or tubing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/08—Bellows; Connecting tubes ; Water traps; Patient circuits
    • A61M16/0816—Joints or connectors
    • A61M16/0825—Joints or connectors with ball-sockets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/08—Bellows; Connecting tubes ; Water traps; Patient circuits
    • A61M16/0875—Connecting tubes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B11/00—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
    • A44B11/25—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts
    • A44B11/28—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts with hooks engaging end-pieces on the strap
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/10—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
    • A61M16/1075—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by influencing the temperature
    • A61M16/1095—Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours by influencing the temperature in the connecting tubes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M2202/00—Special media to be introduced, removed or treated
    • A61M2202/02—Gases
    • A61M2202/0225—Carbon oxides, e.g. Carbon dioxide
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M2205/00—General characteristics of the apparatus
    • A61M2205/42—Reducing noise

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Pulmonology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Anesthesiology (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Emergency Medicine (AREA)
  • Hematology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Otolaryngology (AREA)
  • Respiratory Apparatuses And Protective Means (AREA)
EP25199403.4A 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus Pending EP4656224A2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

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US201462077071P 2014-11-07 2014-11-07
US201562212431P 2015-08-31 2015-08-31
EP23187835.6A EP4282455B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus
PCT/NZ2015/050186 WO2016072868A1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus
EP15857819.5A EP3215207B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus
EP20200242.4A EP3782685B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus

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EP20200242.4A Division EP3782685B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus
EP23187835.6A Division EP4282455B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus
EP23187835.6A Division-Into EP4282455B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus
EP15857819.5A Division EP3215207B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus

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EP4656224A2 true EP4656224A2 (en) 2025-12-03

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EP23187835.6A Active EP4282455B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus
EP20200242.4A Active EP3782685B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus
EP15857819.5A Active EP3215207B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus

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EP20200242.4A Active EP3782685B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus
EP15857819.5A Active EP3215207B1 (en) 2014-11-07 2015-11-06 Breathing apparatus

Country Status (8)

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EP (4) EP4656224A2 (enExample)
JP (4) JP6732745B2 (enExample)
CN (2) CN113274610B (enExample)
AU (4) AU2015343810B2 (enExample)
CA (1) CA2966717A1 (enExample)
SG (1) SG11201703715WA (enExample)
WO (1) WO2016072868A1 (enExample)

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